Environment and Natural Resources

The section contains course descriptions for students entering the Bachelor of Science in Environment & Natural Resources program.

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

ENR1002Resource Management Issues, Ethics and Communication3 ch (3C 3L)

Following on Resource Management Issues I, this course will increase students ability to detect and describe breadth, depth, and complexity of contemporary resource management and environmental issues. This course, in addition to building on oral and written communication skills, will provide students with opportunities to explore the use and abuse of a variety of communication tools: visual media, the role of art in contemporary environmental discourse, writing and producing video documentaries, doing radio spots, and interacting with journalists. Focus will be on the theoretical and technical aspects of environmental communication. Ethical issues in science, social science, communications and resource management will be presented.

Prerequisite: ENR 1001.

 

ENR3000Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in Natural Resources Stewardship3 ch (1C)
This course introduces students to Indigenous culture, knowledge and worldviews as these relate to both Indigenous and western traditions of natural resource management. The course will cover Indigenous understandings of relationships with nature and basic  to institutional and policy issues. The course will treat the dynamics introduction of Indigenous institutions and how these relate to and interact with institutions of western society.
ENR3261Data Analysis for Natural Resources3 ch (2C 3L)
Develop a foundation in statistical data analysis with a focus on application in natural resources sciences. Build upon concepts introduced in STAT 2264/2263 and explore how researchers and managers move from formulating questions to collecting data to analyzing results. Investigate approaches to study design with review of a range of statistical tests including t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA, correlation, and different forms of regression, with examples based in natural resources science. Gain valuable hands-on experience in statistical analysis in R.

Prerequisite: STAT 2264 or STAT 2263.
ENR4101Professional Internship in Forestry and Environmental Management (Cross-Listed: FOR 4101)3 ch (3C) (LE) [W]
Under the supervision and mentorship of a senior manager with an industrial, government, environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) or community agency, students will observe supervision, supervise others, get feedback, critically reflect on their experience by combining academic and experiential supervision knowledge, and present it in a written report and oral presentation. In addition to supervision, students will enhance their formal and informal critical thinking and communication abilities. Enrolment is limited and students need to contact the Faculty's Student Services Co-ordinator before registering. Students cannot receive credit for both ENR 4101 and FOR 4101.

Prerequisite: Prior work experience and either ENR 3002 or FOR 3000.
ENR4973Environmental Management Field Camp2 ch (6 Days)

An intensive 6-day series of field exercises, site visits, and on-site discussions before the start of Fall term courses. This course involves low student/faculty ratios and is designed to improve integrative, observational, and interpretive skills with respect to environmental conditions, including water, wildlife, and forest resources, and the social context in which they are valued and used. Evening sessions provide opportunity for debate and discussion of challenging contemporary environmental issues. Students are charged for food, lodging and part of travel costs.

Prerequisite: Completion of least 80 credit hours of core courses.